Blue Moon Acres hosts
Sustainable Saturdays  Workshop Series

Organic Turf Revival
Saturday July 26th 11am-12:30pm

Description:

Richard McCoy Horticultural Services offer environmentally responsible fine-gardening design and lawn care that promote a healthy ecosystem at your home or business. Richard is a New Jersey Grown Land Care Provider through Rutgers and a certified Natural Turf and Landscape Manager through the New Jersey Department of Environment.

Richard will lead 2 workshops this summer to prepare us for next season and next year.  Sign up for both and receive a $10 voucher for our Pennington Farm Market

Saturday July 26th: Organic Turf Revival
Richard’s presentation will provide practical knowledge of basic organic systems for turf management, rebuilding soil, and soil health. Learn to revive summer stressed turf sustainably and prepare for next year’s growing season.

August: (Date and Description TBD)

Register online now:

$15 per person; $5 for each additional family member. Refreshments served. 10% off select market products.

http://sustainablesaturdayturf.brownpapertickets.com

You can also call our Pennington store at 609-737-8333 or stop in when we are open: Wednesday through Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday/Sunday 9am-5pm.

Sustainable Saturday workshops take place at our 63 acre New Jersey Grown farm in Pennington, NJ inside the big red barn next to our market (or just outside, weather permitting). Snacks, beverages, and coffee included.  Workshop participants receive 10% off select products in our market. 

Blue Moon Acres hosts
Farm to Table Dinner with Chef Max Hansen to Benefit T.A.S.K.  A Rice Sagra
Sunday September 14th, 4pm-9pm

In Italy, a Sagra is a village festival centered around the harvest of a local and seasonal crop. The festivities feature an array of dishes prepared with the edible star of the day.  Join us, Blue Moon Acres Farm, for our very own “Sagra Del Riso” featuring dishes made with New Jersey Grown rice we grow right on our New Jersey farm.

We harvest and husk our rice in very small batches so it is as fresh as possible when it reaches your plate – this night is no exception.

The evening begins at 4:00pm with hors d’oeuvres, drinks, live music, and a tour of our fields. The night will culminate with a delicious meal, under the stars,  created by Chef Max Hansen, of Bucks County, using many other seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK).  Please read about Chef Max Hansen’s many accomplishments in food.

REGISTRATION AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Location: Blue Moon Acres Farm in Pennington. 11 Willow Creek Dr. Pennington, NJ 08534.
Purchase Tickets by July 31st, 2014: $115 per person
Purchase Tickets on August 1st or later: $125 per person
Register in our Pennington Market during store hours; by phone 609-737-8333; online  http://ricesagra.brownpapertickets.com
Exact Menu TBD
Dressy/Casual -comfortable, simple elegance encouraged!

Blue Moon Acres hosts
First Friday at the Farm Market – August – Movie Night on the Farm!
Friday August 1st, 5pm-9pm

Bring your blanket, chairs, and coolers of food & drink to picnic next to our organic flower field while watching two films (TBD) on the projector screen. Unionville Vineyards wine, Amwell Valley organic popcorn, and additional farm-to-table movie snacks will be available for purchase in our market. Set up your spot early to watch the gorgeous sunset over our field. Movies begins at 6pm. FREE event. $5 parking fee per motorized vehicle.

First Fridays at the Farm Market: A monthly open-house for our customers  to celebrate local food producers and artists.  In August we celebrate the art of film and the inspiration of the outdoors.

PLEASE NOTE: No First Friday on July 4th due to the holiday.  The market will be open usual hours that day.

Please RSVP in advance to ensure we have space for all. http://firstfridayaugust.brownpapertickets.com

Blue Moon Acres hosts
The Farm Roll
Sunday June 22nd, 8am-4 pm

Scenic bike tour of areas farms, vineyards, and open spaces to benefit the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed. In partnership with: Jake Herway’s NJ Bike Tours

• 8:00am-9:00am Registration/Check-In
• 9:00am-1:30pm Rides and Farm Tours
  
• 1:30pm-3:30pm After-Party at Blue Moon Acres with live music, farm-to-table picnic, wine sampling, and local beer.
  

Proceeds benefit Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed.
Low-intermediate to advanced riders welcome. Experienced riders (bike marshals) will lead our rides
Two rides to choose from: ~30 mile (7 tours) or ~15 miles (5 tours).
Ride ends with local beer, wine, and food at Blue Moon Acres farm in Pennington.

Stops and Tours!

Event Sponsors:

Registration Information and Prices:

SIGNED WAIVER BY ALL RIDERS REQUIRED
All prices include a very cool custom designed Farm Roll T-shirt to be worn during the ride!
REGISTER ONLINE NOW http://thefarmroll.brownpapertickets.com
General $45
Children 12 and under (strong riders only!) $25
Child’s Seat: Free (please register child’s name)

Rider Support* (after-party only) $15 (general), $7 (12 and under)

Register online or at the market- 11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington
Register by phone- 609-737-8333

Join us Friday evening in Pennington for a First Friday Open House.

In-store gallery featuring the works Hopewell Valley Regional School District’s Advanced Placement art class. Live music with the soulful Jim Arkus and samples with a local food producer. Complimentary snacks, beer, and wine. Stock up for the weekend and have fun while you’re at it!

Blue Moon Acres Farm Market, 11 Willow Creek Drive in Pennington
Friday, June 6, 2014 from 4-7pm
FREE

Join us every Thursday morning from 11 to noon in Pennington for a special children’s storytime in our garden.

RSVPs requested on the Facebook event or by calling the market at 609-737-8333.

Friday, April 4, 4-7pm: FIRST FRIDAY APRIL
Photography and Food: Featured Artist is outdoor photographer Vince M. Camiolo. Gallery and photo sale. Enjoy samples with Abdel of Mediterranean Delicacies Organic Olive and a dish prepared by Chef James Odell.  He will use Blue Moon Acre’s own New Jersey Grown  rice, market vegetables, and organic chicken. Enjoy live music and vocals with soulful Jim Arkus. Complimentary snacks, beer, & wine.
FREE OPEN HOUSE. Please RSVP online

Saturday, April 5, 11:00am-12:30pm: SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY
Meet the Author: Spit That Out! Paige Wolf operates a public relations firm servicing clients who contribute to a sustainable world and positive change. In addition, Paige raises two children and published her critically acclaimed book, “Spit that Out! The Overly Informed Parents Guide to Raising Your Children in the Age of Environmental Guilt”. www.spitthatoutthebook.com Registrants receive a signed copy of her book! Paige will share her expertise on realistic green-living and parenting while we make healthy snack creations using items harvested fresh from our New Jersey Grown fields. Bring your own ideas and suggestions for some great Q&A. Enjoy samples and light refreshments.         Cost: $20; $10 for each additional family member; Free for children age 10 and under. Located in the big red barn next to our market or outside (weather permitting).Register online now.  You can also call our Pennington store at 609-737-8333 or stop in between Wednesday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-5pm.

Saturday, April 12, 11:00am-12:30pm: SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY
Bee Keeping with Yellow Bee. Ken Walters of YellowBee is putting some of his hives right on our farm in Pennington! Come meet Ken, sample his products, learn some tricks of the trade, and tour our hives. Appropriate for novice to experienced bee-keepers. Participants receive 10% off all YellowBee products in our Pennington store. A portion of the days’ proceeds will be donated to bee colony collapse research.
Cost: $20; $10 for each additional family member; Free for children age 10 and under. Located in the big red barn next to our market or outside (weather permitting). Register online now. You can also call our Pennington store at 609-737-8333 or stop in between Wednesday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-5pm.

Saturday, April 19, 11:00am-12:30pm: SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY
Meet Chef and Author Ian Knauer. Chef Ian Knaur will entertain and inspire in this truly “farm-to-table” cooking demo and book-signing. The morning starts with a quick tour of our fields where guests get a chance to harvest one of our crops for Ian to cook! Bring your questions, ideas, and recipe books. Learn more at www.ianknauer.com . Participants receive 30% off signed copies of Ian’s books in our market. Cost: $20 per person. Additional family members: $10 each. Children 10 & Under: FREE.  Register online now. You can also call our Pennington store at 609-737-8333 or stop in between Wednesday-Friday 9am-6pm, Saturday/Sunday 10am-5pm.

Saturday, March 1 8, 10:30am-noon: SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY
Kid Food- I Hate Mushrooms! Alan and Julie Horrigan of Shibumi Farms teach participants how to make Shiitake bacon and provide tips for getting kids (and adults) to eat whole foods. Their own kids hated mushrooms when they got into the gourmet mushroom business! Light refreshments provided. First five registrants receive a free seasonal produce calendar.
Cost $15.00; Located in the big red barn next to our market or outside (weather permitting). Register by calling our Pennington store 609-737-8333, by stopping in or by emailing nrockwell @ bluemoonacres.com/.

Friday, March 7, 4-7pm: FIRST FRIDAY MARCH
Local Wine and Botanical Paintings: Meet and sample wines from Unionville Vineyards. Featured Artist: Virginia Fitch, Seed Saving Botanical Paintings. Enjoy live music and vocals with soulful Jim Arkus. Complimentary snacks, beer, & wine.
Free

Saturday, March 22, 11:00am-12:30pm: SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY
Health Sovereignty, Starting with Skin: Laura Wild of Cinta Diri shares the secrets behind her anti-aging facial creams and demonstrates the basics of natural homemade skin care. Participants will create and take home their own special blend! Participants receive 10% off all Cinta Products in our Pennington store through March. Light refreshments provided.
Cost $15; Located in the big red barn next to our market or outside (weather permitting). Register online now. You can also call  our Pennington store at 609-737-8333 or stop in from 10am-5pm Wednesday-Friday.

Saturday, March 29, 11:00am-12:30pm: SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY
Designing Your Herb Garden: Bring the dimensions of your garden plot, pots, or raised beds to this can’t-miss workshop with Blue Moon Acres’ owner Kathy Lyons! After a hands on review of herb varieties and a presentation of best growing practices, Kathy will pass out the graph paper and we will get to work! A tour of our herb garden in Pennington will round out the experience.  Light refreshments provided. Register now and receive 10% off herbal products in our market through March.
Cost $20; Located in the big red barn next to our market or outside (weather permitting). Register online now. You can also call  our Pennington store at 609-737-8333 or stop in from 10am-5pm Wednesday-Friday.

Join us for the February installment of our free “meet your producer” series in Pennington. You could potentially leave with a very unique art-and-food package for your Valentine. Sample decadent, yet healthy, raw and vegan chocolates with Lisa Leleu: owner of Enlightened Chocolates by Tree of Love. Lauren O’Neill of GnomeNculture will demonstrate her craft of felting and attendees may even give it a try! Guests may take home one of her woolen heart ornaments as a favor. As always, enjoy complimentary snacks, beer, wine, and live music by the soulful Jim Arkus. Get your weekend food shopping done and have fun while you’re at it!